Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5·14)
c9-17580Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. e6+ Bxe6 32. Ne5+ Kxe7 33. Qd6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: knight to e5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxe6, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
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